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Master of Public Health

Identifying and Prioritizing Implementation Barriers, Gaps, and Strategies Through the Nigeria Implementation Science Alliance: Getting to Zero in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV.

AUTHORS

Ezeanolue EE , Powell BJ , Patel D , Olutola A , Obiefune M , Dakum P , Okonkwo P , Gobir B , Akinmurele T , Nwandu A , Torpey K , Oyeledum B , Aina M , Eyo A , Oleribe O , Ibanga I , Oko J , Anyaike C , Idoko J , Aliyu MH , Sturke R , Watts H , Siberry G , , . Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999). 2016 8 1; 72 Suppl 2(). S161-6
  • NIHMSID: 100892005

ABSTRACT

In 2013, Nigeria accounted for 15% of the 1.3 million pregnant women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and 26% of new infections among children worldwide. Despite this, less than 20% of pregnant women in Nigeria received an HIV test during pregnancy, and only 23% of HIV-infected pregnant women received appropriate intervention following HIV diagnosis. This article reports findings from 2 structured group exercises conducted at the first Nigeria Implementation Science Alliance Conference to identify (1) barriers and research gaps related to prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and (2) potential strategies and interventions that could address PMTCT challenges.

In 2013, Nigeria accounted for 15% of the 1.3 million pregnant women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and 26% of new infections among children worldwide. Despite this, less than 20% of pregnant women in Nigeria received an HIV test during pregnancy, and only 23% of HIV-infected pregnant women received appropriate intervention following HIV diagnosis. This article reports findings from 2 structured group exercises conducted at the first Nigeria Implementation Science Alliance Conference to identify (1) barriers and research gaps related to prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and (2) potential strategies and interventions that could address PMTCT challenges.

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